Night Vision Device Accessories and Training for Foreign Military Sales

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W91CRB-26-Q-5003, clarifying various aspects of the procurement.

• Incumbency: This is not a new contract. Prior contract numbers are W91CRB21D5000, W91CRB21D5001, and W91CRB21D5002.
• Country Information: Any country using Foreign Military Sales may purchase NVD accessories. Specific country information and case codes will be provided in the request for proposals for each delivery order.
• COTS Products & DFARS: DFARS 252.204-7012 has been removed from the solicitation as the products are Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS).
• Quantities: Quantities required for each CLIN are not known at this time and will be determined per delivery order.
• Part Numbers/OEM Info: The government is checking on the availability of reference part numbers or OEM part numbers and will update the answer.
• Drawings/Specifications: The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached and lists salient characteristics. The availability of drawings is being checked.
• Partial Quotations: Partial quotations are not acceptable; vendors must be able to provide all CLINs.
• Testing/Packaging: Information on special testing, packaging, or compliance requirements is detailed in the PWS.
• Due Date Extension: The due date has been extended to April 28, 2026, and cannot be extended further.
• Item Disposition: Accessories listed on CLINs are to be purchased and kept by the country. Training materials are to be kept by the students.
• CLIN 0015 vs. CLIN 0029: Clarification is pending regarding the distinction between PWS 3.1.3.3.3 CLIN 0015 and PWS 3.1.4.3.3 CLIN 0029.
• CLIN 0047 (NVD Breakaway Mount): Clarification is pending regarding the mounting interface for the PVS-7 NVD Breakaway Mount Assembly.
• CLIN 0050 (ANVS Helmet Mount): Clarification is pending regarding the TSOA requirement and helmet type specifications for the ANVS Helmet Mount.

Several questions are still pending answers. The due date has been extended. Vendors must quote all CLINs. DFARS 252.204-7012 has been removed.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W91CRB-26-Q-5003.

• Incumbency: This is not a new contract. Prior multiple award IDIQ contract numbers are W91CRB21D5000, W91CRB21D5001, and W91CRB21D5002.
• Country Information: Any country using Foreign Military Sales may purchase NVD accessories. Specific country information and case codes will be provided in the request for proposals for each delivery order.
• COTS Products & DFARS: DFARS 252.204-7012 has been removed from the solicitation as the products are Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS).
• Quantity: Quantities for each CLIN are not known at this time and will be determined per delivery order.
• Part Numbers: The government is checking on the availability of reference or OEM part numbers and will update.
• Drawings/Specifications: The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached and lists salient characteristics. The government is checking for drawing availability.
• Partial Quotations: Partial quotations are not acceptable; vendors must be able to provide all CLINs.
• Testing/Packaging: All special testing, packaging, or compliance requirements are detailed in the PWS.

The due date has been extended to April 28, 2026. No further extensions are possible due to award timeline requirements. DFARS 252.204-7012 has been removed.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W91CRB-26-Q-5003.

• Incumbency: This is not a new contract. Previous contract numbers are W91CRB21D5000, W91CRB21D5001, and W91CRB21D5002.
• Country Information: Any country using Foreign Military Sales may purchase NVD accessories. Specific country and case codes will be provided in the request for proposals for each delivery order.
• COTS Products and DFARS: DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting) has been removed from the solicitation because the products requested are Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS).

This Q&A clarifies contract history, international sales procedures, and cybersecurity requirements for COTS products, removing a previously stated DFARS clause.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for supplying Purge Kits, Specialized Tool Sets, Accessories, Consumable Spare Parts, Test Sets, and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Training for various commercial equivalent Night Vision Devices (NVDs). These NVDs include PVS 7, PVS 14, PVS 31, and AVS 6 types, intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) cases.

The contractor shall provide the following items and services:

• Hardware:

  • Purge Kits (for PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, AVS-6/AVS-9 types)
  • Specialized Tool Kits (for PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, AVS-6/AVS-9 types)
  • Standard Accessories Kits (for PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, AVS-6/AVS-9 types, including helmet mounts)
  • Tactical Accessories (for PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, AVS-6/AVS-9 types, including magnifiers, adapters, and power supplies)
  • Consumable Spare Parts (for PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, AVS-6/AVS-9 types)
  • Test Sets (various models including ANV-20/20, ANV-126A, TS 4348/UV)
  • Helmet Mount Adapters and Assemblies (for various NVD types and helmet configurations)

• Services:

  • OCONUS Operator and Maintenance User Training: 5-day courses (3 days classroom, 1 day setup, 1 day wrap-up) with a maximum of 10 students per session. Training includes student materials and evaluation documents.

• All hardware must meet specifications in Appendix A and manufacturer drawings.

• Packaging must comply with ASTM D 3951-18 and MIL-STD-129R.

• Wood Packaging Material (WPM) must meet ISPM 15 standards.

• Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking is required for items with an acquisition cost of $5,000.00 or more, or Government serial numbered items, in accordance with DFARS clause 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130N.

• Contractor shall provide email verification of new production and latest configuration.

• Final inspection, testing, and acceptance will be at Origin, performed by the contractor and accepted by the cognizant DCMA office.

• Contractor must identify and report Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues.

Not explicitly defined in this PWS excerpt, but implies OCONUS training delivery.

• Compliance with Military Standards (MIL-STD-130N, MIL-STD-882E) and Commercial Standards (ISPM 15, ASTM D 3951-18).
• Contractor employees must complete AT Level I and iWATCH training.
• OPSEC program and training may be required.
• Security training requirements apply.
• CMMC Level 2 certification is required for IT systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an updated spreadsheet for bidders to input pricing for In-Country Training CLINs 0053-0056. It requires pricing for all CLINs, all years, and six specified Combatant Command (COCOM) locations.

• CLINs Covered: 0053 (PVS-7), 0054 (PVS-14), 0055 (AVS-6/AVS-9), 0056 (PVS-31).
• Performance Years: PY1 through PY5.
• COCOM Locations: USAFRICOM (Cairo, Egypt), USCENTCOM (Abu Dhabi, UAE), USEUCOM (Frankfurt, Germany), USNORTHCOM (Leon, Mexico), USPACOM (Honolulu, HI), USSOUTHCOM (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
• Pricing Input: Bidders must enter prices in the highlighted yellow cells on the 'Pricing Sheet' tab.
• Total Price: All entered prices should represent the total government cost for travel, setup, and all other performance required for training.
• Average Price Formula: A government-provided formula calculates the average price per CLIN per year, but the vendor is ultimately responsible for ensuring its accuracy.

This spreadsheet is critical for bidders to provide detailed cost proposals for the in-country training components of the opportunity. Accurate completion is required as per the instructions and the referenced PWS paragraphs (3.2.1 through 3.2.1.3).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing spreadsheet intended for offerors to input pricing for hardware line items (CLINs 0001-0052) related to an updated combined synopsis/solicitation. It requires pricing for one unit for five production years.

• Instructions to Offerors Sheet: Details the requirement to input pricing in highlighted cells for CLINs 0001-0052. Prices are needed for a quantity of 1 unit across five production years. A government-provided formula calculates the average price, but the vendor is responsible for its accuracy.
• Pricing Sheet: Contains a list of 52 CLINs, each with a description of the hardware item (e.g., Purge Kits, Specialized Tool Kits, Accessories Kits, Test Sets, Mounts). For each CLIN, there are columns for five Production Years (PY1-PY5) to input pricing for a quantity of 1 unit. A reference to the relevant PWS paragraph is provided for each CLIN.

This spreadsheet is critical for bidders to provide their pricing for all specified hardware components. The government will evaluate proposals based on the lowest average price across all CLINs and production years. The accuracy of the entered pricing directly impacts the proposal's evaluation and potential selection for the technical evaluation phase.